It’s been over half a year since Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful hurricane to ever hit Jamaica, tore a path of destruction through the island. Many migrant farmworker families remain homeless and a number of communities still don’t have electricity restored, relying on expensive generators and battery-operated devices for power. The agricultural areas of the island got hit the hardest, impacting access to fresh food and driving up grocery prices.
What Your Donation Will Support
100% of all contributions go directly to farmworker families’ immediate needs:
- Emergency food and clean water supplies
- Critical medications and medical supplies
- Temporary shelter and urgent roof repairs
- Flood recovery and debris removal
- Other immediate costs as needed
About This Effort
Migrant Workers Alliance for Change is providing direct support to Jamaican farm worker members impacted by the devastating storm. Many of these workers split their time between Canada and Jamaica as part of seasonal agricultural programs, and they’re facing this crisis both in Canada and now in Jamaica.
Your contribution goes directly to migrant workers and their families who need it most. No administrative fees, just direct relief.
How to Help
Donate Now
Suggested amounts:
- $100 – Provides emergency food supplies for one family
- $300 – Funds urgent roof repairs to prevent further damage
- $500 – Comprehensive support including food, clothing, medicine, and shelter repairs
- Other amount – Every dollar makes a difference
Why This Matters
These are the same workers who help feed Canada. When disaster strikes their communities, they deserve our support. The combination of destroyed infrastructure and disrupted income means families are struggling to meet basic needs.
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